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viernes, 19 de enero de 2018
U.S. States and Capitals Quiz: Answers and Winners! by PW Fun & Learning
Good job on the U.S. States and Capitals Quiz, everyone. This was our first quiz with our brand spankin’ new countdown timer, and we were excitedly watching it count down along with you!
Here are the stats, answers, and winners.
STATS
13,618 people took the quiz.
2,493 people scored 100%!
The question most people (98%) got right was…#4!
The question most people missed (only 62% got it right) was…#5.
ANSWERS
Q.3
What is the capital of Alabama?
• Birmingham
• Mobile
✓ Montgomery
• Tuscaloosa
Q.4
True or False: There are two U.S. states that start with the letter “F.”
• True
✓ False
Q.5
Which of the following states does NOT border Lake Michigan?
✓ Ohio
• Wisconsin
• Illinois
• Indiana
Q.6
What is the capital of Nevada?
Reno
✓ Carson City
• Las Vegas
• Henderson
Q.7
True or False: Alaska was the 50th state to join the Union.
• True
✓ False
Q.8
Which of the following states was NOT part of the thirteen original colonies?
• Georgia
• Connecticut
• Pennsylvania
✓ Florida
Q.9
What is the capital of New Mexico?
• Las Cruces
• Albuquerque
✓ Santa Fe
• Roswell
Q.10
Which of the following states does NOT border the Mississippi River?
✓ Indiana
• Kentucky
• Tennessee
• Missouri
Q.11
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
• Green Bay
✓ Madison
• Milwaukee
• Kenosha
Q.12
How many states begin with the letter “K”?
none
• 1
✓ 2
• 3
Q.13
This state’s capital has the same name as the famous golf club that hosts the Masters tournament.
• Michigan
• North Dakota
• Vermont
✓ Maine
Q.14
All of the following states capital names begin with the same first letter as their state, EXCEPT:
• Indiana
• Oklahoma
✓ Arkansas
• Delaware
Q.15
What is the capital of Oregon?
• Portland
✓ Salem
• Eugene
• Astoria
Q.16
All of the following cities are state capitals EXCEPT:
✓ Seattle
• Harrisburg
• Honolulu
• Nashville
Q.17
Which U.S. state has the largest population?
• Texas
• New York
✓ California
• Florida
Q.18
What is the capital of Florida?
✓ Tallahassee
• Orlando
• Miami
• Tampa
Q.19
True or false: Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
✓ True
• False
Q.20
All of the following states’ capitals are named after U.S. presidents, EXCEPT:
• Mississippi
✓ Connecticut
• Missouri
• Nebraska
Q.21
What is the capital of Ohio?
• Cleveland
• Toledo
• Cincinnati
✓ Columbus
Q.22
Which U.S. state has the largest land area?
✓ Alaska
• Texas
• California
• Montana
WINNERS
The first place winners are…Jamie B. from New Jersey and Chris M. from Louisiana!
The second place winner is…Mhairi W. from Pennsylvania!
The third place winner is…Julie Z. from California!
Congratulations, winners! Contact prizes@thepioneerwoman.com to claim your prizes!
U.S. States and Capitals Quiz: Answers and Winners! by PW Fun & Learning
Good job on the U.S. States and Capitals Quiz, everyone. This was our first quiz with our brand spankin’ new countdown timer, and we were excitedly watching it count down along with you!
Here are the stats, answers, and winners.
STATS
13,618 people took the quiz.
2,493 people scored 100%!
The question most people (98%) got right was…#4!
The question most people missed (only 62% got it right) was…#5.
ANSWERS
Q.3
What is the capital of Alabama?
• Birmingham
• Mobile
✓ Montgomery
• Tuscaloosa
Q.4
True or False: There are two U.S. states that start with the letter “F.”
• True
✓ False
Q.5
Which of the following states does NOT border Lake Michigan?
✓ Ohio
• Wisconsin
• Illinois
• Indiana
Q.6
What is the capital of Nevada?
Reno
✓ Carson City
• Las Vegas
• Henderson
Q.7
True or False: Alaska was the 50th state to join the Union.
• True
✓ False
Q.8
Which of the following states was NOT part of the thirteen original colonies?
• Georgia
• Connecticut
• Pennsylvania
✓ Florida
Q.9
What is the capital of New Mexico?
• Las Cruces
• Albuquerque
✓ Santa Fe
• Roswell
Q.10
Which of the following states does NOT border the Mississippi River?
✓ Indiana
• Kentucky
• Tennessee
• Missouri
Q.11
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
• Green Bay
✓ Madison
• Milwaukee
• Kenosha
Q.12
How many states begin with the letter “K”?
none
• 1
✓ 2
• 3
Q.13
This state’s capital has the same name as the famous golf club that hosts the Masters tournament.
• Michigan
• North Dakota
• Vermont
✓ Maine
Q.14
All of the following states capital names begin with the same first letter as their state, EXCEPT:
• Indiana
• Oklahoma
✓ Arkansas
• Delaware
Q.15
What is the capital of Oregon?
• Portland
✓ Salem
• Eugene
• Astoria
Q.16
All of the following cities are state capitals EXCEPT:
✓ Seattle
• Harrisburg
• Honolulu
• Nashville
Q.17
Which U.S. state has the largest population?
• Texas
• New York
✓ California
• Florida
Q.18
What is the capital of Florida?
✓ Tallahassee
• Orlando
• Miami
• Tampa
Q.19
True or false: Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
✓ True
• False
Q.20
All of the following states’ capitals are named after U.S. presidents, EXCEPT:
• Mississippi
✓ Connecticut
• Missouri
• Nebraska
Q.21
What is the capital of Ohio?
• Cleveland
• Toledo
• Cincinnati
✓ Columbus
Q.22
Which U.S. state has the largest land area?
✓ Alaska
• Texas
• California
• Montana
WINNERS
The first place winners are…Jamie B. from New Jersey and Chris M. from Louisiana!
The second place winner is…Mhairi W. from Pennsylvania!
The third place winner is…Julie Z. from California!
Congratulations, winners! Contact prizes@thepioneerwoman.com to claim your prizes!
Sarah Jessica Parker y los zapatos con los que volvió a ser Carrie Bradshaw
¡Tenemos nombre! Kim Kardashian ha revelado cómo se llama la recién nacida
Estos zapatos (cómodos) afinan el tobillo una locura
Se estrena la polémica serie sobre el asesinato de Gianni Versace
Se estrena la polémica serie sobre el asesinato de Gianni Versace
La polémica serie sobre el asesinato de Gianni Versace se estrenó el pasado 17 de enero 2018 en el canal FX en los Estados Unidos. Se trata de una mini serie dentro de la saga “American Crime Story” del productor Ryan Murphy.”The assassination of Gianni Versace” explora la homosexualidad en los Estados Unidos de los años 90.
La polémica viene por la manera en la que han retratado al diseñador y por el hecho de que la familia Versace se ha desvinculado totalmente de la serie, incluso han expresado públicamente su desaprobación. El reparto incluye a actores como Ricky Martín y Penélope Cruz que encarna el papel de su hermana, Donatella Versace. El jueves se estrenó en Latinoamérica.
La mini serie se ha inspirado en el libro de la periodista Maureen Orth, quien dice haber llevado a cabo una exhaustiva investigación sobre la muerte del diseñador. Sin embargo, la familia Versace a través de un comunicado aseguró que “no autorizó ni participó en la realización” de la serie, que cataloga como “una ficción”. “Maureen Orth nunca recibió información de la familia Versace”, dijo la familia, acusando a la escritora de basarse en “rumores contradictorios”.
Donatella Versace ha asegurado que su hermano no era seropositivo como indica la periodista en su libro.
Aunque cabe señalar que el gran protagonista en la serie no sólo es el diseñador sino su asesino, Andrew Cunanan, y que se suicidó cuando la policía lo buscaba. Este papel ha recaído en el actor Darren Criss, conocido por su trabajo en la serie “Glee”.
Donatella Versace homenajeó recientemente a su hermano en uno de sus desfiles:
Andrew Cunanan disparó a Gianni en la cara tras manatar a otros cuatro varones homosexuales.A día de hoy se desconocen sus motivaciones. El personaje de Gianni Versace es interpretado por el actor venezolano Edgar Ramírez con un asombroso parecido al diseñador.
La pareja de Versace, Antonio D’Amico, es interpretada por Ricky Martin.
Ricky Martín anunció su homosexualidad públicamente en el año 2010, actualmente está casado con el artista de origen kurdo Jwan Yosef y tienen dos hijos. Para el actor encarnar a la pareja de Versace ha sido toda un experiencia, en palabras suyas “soy un hombre gay que vivió en el closet muchos años. Ver el proceso de Gianni que habla de su homosexualidad y se sienta frente a un periodista para hablar de su realidad es algo que me emocionó a muchos niveles”.
Ricky Martín aseguro que Gianni solía invitarlo a sus maravillosas fiestas pero al tener un contrato exclusivo con Armani no podía asistir. “Precisaba ser parte de esto. Lo bueno y lo malo, las frustraciones, la incertidumbre, el miedo de perder tu carrera porque eres gay es algo que está ahí”, contó.
Según comentó Penélope Cruz, antes de aceptar el papel en la serie, pidió el permiso de su buena amiga Donatella Verace y “me dijo que si alguien iba a hacerlo, que si alguien iba a interpretarla, que estaba feliz de que fuera yo. Para mí, escuchar esas palabras fue lo que me hizo tomar la decisión”.
Aquí te dejamos con el trailer
Se estrena la polémica serie sobre el asesinato de Gianni Versace
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jueves, 18 de enero de 2018
How to maintain motivation over the holiday season
Struggling to stay on top of your exercise regime because you're simply not motivated enough? Here are three ways to maintain it.
The key is to tone down rather than completely halt your exercise regimen, but maintaining motivation during times of temptation generally comes down to how you think about your training. If heading for the bench press doesn’t excite you, you’ll likely forego exercise for the call of cosmos.
Follow the experts’ top tips for maintaining motivation:
» Look on the bright side: “The relationship you have with exercise will depend on how you prioritise it and whether toning down your training will have positive effects or not. If you view exercise as punishment or to purely burn calories rather than seeing it for its mental and physical health benefits, then you’re less likely to enjoy it and remain consistent. When you value and enjoy exercise – you prioritise it,” says Brooke Turner.
» Develop an exercise routine before summer hits so motivation isn’t an issue next season: “The development of positive habits and routines is important for mental wellbeing, with a holistic and flexible approach. Ideally, a good exercise routine should be sustainable and easily modified and adapted to take life changes into account, and having a number of different activities you participate in can help,” says clinical psychologist Dr Yuliya Richard.
» Modify your routine: King suggests experimenting with outdoor activities during this time that take advantage of summer’s social theme and heat. Think learning to surf or a game of beach volleyball with friends. Try mixing up such activities with bootcamps, walking, swimming, running, yoga, Pilates and gym sessions; this way you have options depending on the season and weather moving into the new year.
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How to maintain motivation over the holiday season
Struggling to stay on top of your exercise regime because you're simply not motivated enough? Here are three ways to maintain it.
The key is to tone down rather than completely halt your exercise regimen, but maintaining motivation during times of temptation generally comes down to how you think about your training. If heading for the bench press doesn’t excite you, you’ll likely forego exercise for the call of cosmos.
Follow the experts’ top tips for maintaining motivation:
» Look on the bright side: “The relationship you have with exercise will depend on how you prioritise it and whether toning down your training will have positive effects or not. If you view exercise as punishment or to purely burn calories rather than seeing it for its mental and physical health benefits, then you’re less likely to enjoy it and remain consistent. When you value and enjoy exercise – you prioritise it,” says Brooke Turner.
» Develop an exercise routine before summer hits so motivation isn’t an issue next season: “The development of positive habits and routines is important for mental wellbeing, with a holistic and flexible approach. Ideally, a good exercise routine should be sustainable and easily modified and adapted to take life changes into account, and having a number of different activities you participate in can help,” says clinical psychologist Dr Yuliya Richard.
» Modify your routine: King suggests experimenting with outdoor activities during this time that take advantage of summer’s social theme and heat. Think learning to surf or a game of beach volleyball with friends. Try mixing up such activities with bootcamps, walking, swimming, running, yoga, Pilates and gym sessions; this way you have options depending on the season and weather moving into the new year.
http://ift.tt/2mUuPIA January 16, 2018 at 12:37AM
Un postparto inesperado
Por fin he podido sacar un ratito y grabar el vídeo de mi postparto. Es algo que quería compartir […]
La entrada Un postparto inesperado aparece primero en Aishawari.com.
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10 Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Clean by Erica
I’m going to start out this post with a full disclosure: I am not an expert at kitchen cleaning, nor is my kitchen perfectly sparkling clean at every moment. I cook 3 meals a day, work part-time, and take care of 2 small children simultaneously. Things can get pretty crazy, and sometimes it just isn’t possible to get to the dishes immediately. And, I’ll admit it: I’m a messy cook.
I’ve actually had a long history of messy cooking. As a teen, I would whirl through the kitchen like a tornado when I baked something. My sisters would complain about the mess I would leave in my wake.
When I got married, to my surprise, I found that my husband placed an emphasis on keeping a clean kitchen. This perplexed me at first, but over the years I’ve come to see the benefits of a tidy kitchen. I only wish I could have appreciated this lesson sooner.
So remember that this post is from one recovering messy cook to another! I think of these tips as hacks to force us messy cooks to be more orderly.
Also, before we begin, let’s keep it real: sometimes my kitchen looks like this. Usually it’s after a weekend when we’re gone for most of the day and I have no time for maintenance. This is a lovely sight to wake up to on a Monday.
On to the tips!
Keep it minimal
A few years ago, my counters were lined end to end with appliances, jars, utensils, etc. I was perfectly content with that, and felt that my kitchen was tidy.Someone commented on my blog mentioning that I had SO much stuff on my counters. I didn’t think much of it because I liked my stuff displayed and within easy reach. Then I read an article about how it’s much better to put everything away in a cupboard so your counters are completely clear. That sounded extreme to me. Besides, there was NO way I could fit everything on my counters into my cupboards.
But then I tried it. And it was heavenly.
Without a bunch of junk cluttering up your counters, you have so much more room for prep work. Plus you’re more motivated to actually wipe down your counters if you don’t have to move everything first. And if anything is out of place, it’s super obvious.
I know this isn’t for everyone, but the more things you can put away in your cupboards, the better. If you don’t have room in your cupboards, throw out, donate, or sell things that you never use.
I personally like to keep out appliances that we use every day (for example, we usually use our blender 1-2 times a day), or ones that are so heavy that it would be a major pain to haul out when I need it (like my stand mixer). I also like to keep my cooking utensils (spatulas, whisks, spoons, tongs, etc.) out on my counter because there just isn’t a good spot for them in my cupboards.
Find what works for you!
Start with a clean kitchen
If at all possible, don’t start cooking until your kitchen is relatively clean. If you start cooking and your kitchen is already a disaster, you’ll just get depressed and throw up your hands in despair after cooking a meal.If you start with a clean slate, you’ll be more motivated to keep it clean.
Clean while you wait
If you find yourself with some free time in the kitchen, use it wisely! For example, if you’re waiting for a pot of water to come to a boil, instead of standing around, do a bit of cleaning. Start unloading the dishwasher. Put away cooking utensils that you’re done using. Wipe down the counters. You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done during the in-between times of cooking.Let the water out of the sink right away
I know this sounds super basic, but it really makes a difference. It’s so gross when I forget to let the water out, and have to stick my hands in cold, greasy water. If you do it right after you wash dishes, it’s way easier to wipe out the sink. Which brings me to my next tip …Wipe out the sink after washing dishes
I know it’s super gross, but I used to leave all the little chunks of food from washing dishes in the sink when I was done. If you take 2 minutes to dump out the food scraps and wipe down the surfaces, your sink will be ready to go the next time you need to wash dishes. #worthitClean up spills ASAP
This is another one that we all know we should do, but neglect when we are in a hurry. The reality is, if you get to a spill as soon as possible, it will be so much easier to clean up. Dried-on gunk has to be soaked or scraped first, when it could have been cleaned up with a simple wipe.Clean as you go
Along those same lines, it’s a good idea to put things away as you go when you cook (my mom tried to teach me this one). Instead of leaving everything out on your counter, put things away as you use them.Now, if you’re really in a rush to get something in the oven, it can be handy to mix it together as fast as you can, and clean up the mess while it bakes. Just make sure you actually do clean up after yourself…
Have a compost/trash bowl
Instead of throwing your food scraps onto the counter, it’s much more efficient to place them in a dedicated compost bowl. This way you don’t have to wipe up the food juice, and you can quickly dump the scraps all at once. You can even peel carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, etc. directly into the bowl to save time.A place for everything
Have a place for everything, and everyth–you know what I mean!Instead of having things scattered here and there about your kitchen, it’s much better to have similar things all in one spot. For example, I have a large plate on which I keep all of my non-refrigerated fruit. I also like to keep all of my cooking utensils on one end of my kitchen. That gives me a long expanse of counter with nothing on it. Glorious!
Have set days and times for doing things
I have found that forgetfulness is one of my main reasons for not getting certain chores done. When you have set days for doing certain things, it’s much easier to actually remember to do them!For example, my stove used to get so grimy because I never remembered to wipe it down. Now that I have a set day for doing it, it’s much more likely to get done. I don’t always get to it on exactly the right day, but just knowing that it needs to be done once a week really helps.
You can also have certain times of the day for specific chores. For example, I like to unload the dishwasher after breakfast. That way, it’s ready to be filled throughout the day. And I like to wash dishes right after supper whenever possible. Then I can wake up to a clean kitchen!
So there you have it: my favorite tips for keeping your kitchen clean. I hope these inspired you to make the effort to keep your kitchen neat and tidy.
If you have any tips of your own, make sure to leave them in the comments!
10 Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Clean by Erica
I’m going to start out this post with a full disclosure: I am not an expert at kitchen cleaning, nor is my kitchen perfectly sparkling clean at every moment. I cook 3 meals a day, work part-time, and take care of 2 small children simultaneously. Things can get pretty crazy, and sometimes it just isn’t possible to get to the dishes immediately. And, I’ll admit it: I’m a messy cook.
I’ve actually had a long history of messy cooking. As a teen, I would whirl through the kitchen like a tornado when I baked something. My sisters would complain about the mess I would leave in my wake.
When I got married, to my surprise, I found that my husband placed an emphasis on keeping a clean kitchen. This perplexed me at first, but over the years I’ve come to see the benefits of a tidy kitchen. I only wish I could have appreciated this lesson sooner.
So remember that this post is from one recovering messy cook to another! I think of these tips as hacks to force us messy cooks to be more orderly.
Also, before we begin, let’s keep it real: sometimes my kitchen looks like this. Usually it’s after a weekend when we’re gone for most of the day and I have no time for maintenance. This is a lovely sight to wake up to on a Monday.
On to the tips!
Keep it minimal
A few years ago, my counters were lined end to end with appliances, jars, utensils, etc. I was perfectly content with that, and felt that my kitchen was tidy.Someone commented on my blog mentioning that I had SO much stuff on my counters. I didn’t think much of it because I liked my stuff displayed and within easy reach. Then I read an article about how it’s much better to put everything away in a cupboard so your counters are completely clear. That sounded extreme to me. Besides, there was NO way I could fit everything on my counters into my cupboards.
But then I tried it. And it was heavenly.
Without a bunch of junk cluttering up your counters, you have so much more room for prep work. Plus you’re more motivated to actually wipe down your counters if you don’t have to move everything first. And if anything is out of place, it’s super obvious.
I know this isn’t for everyone, but the more things you can put away in your cupboards, the better. If you don’t have room in your cupboards, throw out, donate, or sell things that you never use.
I personally like to keep out appliances that we use every day (for example, we usually use our blender 1-2 times a day), or ones that are so heavy that it would be a major pain to haul out when I need it (like my stand mixer). I also like to keep my cooking utensils (spatulas, whisks, spoons, tongs, etc.) out on my counter because there just isn’t a good spot for them in my cupboards.
Find what works for you!
Start with a clean kitchen
If at all possible, don’t start cooking until your kitchen is relatively clean. If you start cooking and your kitchen is already a disaster, you’ll just get depressed and throw up your hands in despair after cooking a meal.If you start with a clean slate, you’ll be more motivated to keep it clean.
Clean while you wait
If you find yourself with some free time in the kitchen, use it wisely! For example, if you’re waiting for a pot of water to come to a boil, instead of standing around, do a bit of cleaning. Start unloading the dishwasher. Put away cooking utensils that you’re done using. Wipe down the counters. You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done during the in-between times of cooking.Let the water out of the sink right away
I know this sounds super basic, but it really makes a difference. It’s so gross when I forget to let the water out, and have to stick my hands in cold, greasy water. If you do it right after you wash dishes, it’s way easier to wipe out the sink. Which brings me to my next tip …Wipe out the sink after washing dishes
I know it’s super gross, but I used to leave all the little chunks of food from washing dishes in the sink when I was done. If you take 2 minutes to dump out the food scraps and wipe down the surfaces, your sink will be ready to go the next time you need to wash dishes. #worthitClean up spills ASAP
This is another one that we all know we should do, but neglect when we are in a hurry. The reality is, if you get to a spill as soon as possible, it will be so much easier to clean up. Dried-on gunk has to be soaked or scraped first, when it could have been cleaned up with a simple wipe.Clean as you go
Along those same lines, it’s a good idea to put things away as you go when you cook (my mom tried to teach me this one). Instead of leaving everything out on your counter, put things away as you use them.Now, if you’re really in a rush to get something in the oven, it can be handy to mix it together as fast as you can, and clean up the mess while it bakes. Just make sure you actually do clean up after yourself…
Have a compost/trash bowl
Instead of throwing your food scraps onto the counter, it’s much more efficient to place them in a dedicated compost bowl. This way you don’t have to wipe up the food juice, and you can quickly dump the scraps all at once. You can even peel carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, etc. directly into the bowl to save time.A place for everything
Have a place for everything, and everyth–you know what I mean!Instead of having things scattered here and there about your kitchen, it’s much better to have similar things all in one spot. For example, I have a large plate on which I keep all of my non-refrigerated fruit. I also like to keep all of my cooking utensils on one end of my kitchen. That gives me a long expanse of counter with nothing on it. Glorious!
Have set days and times for doing things
I have found that forgetfulness is one of my main reasons for not getting certain chores done. When you have set days for doing certain things, it’s much easier to actually remember to do them!For example, my stove used to get so grimy because I never remembered to wipe it down. Now that I have a set day for doing it, it’s much more likely to get done. I don’t always get to it on exactly the right day, but just knowing that it needs to be done once a week really helps.
You can also have certain times of the day for specific chores. For example, I like to unload the dishwasher after breakfast. That way, it’s ready to be filled throughout the day. And I like to wash dishes right after supper whenever possible. Then I can wake up to a clean kitchen!
So there you have it: my favorite tips for keeping your kitchen clean. I hope these inspired you to make the effort to keep your kitchen neat and tidy.
If you have any tips of your own, make sure to leave them in the comments!